Welcome back to the Top 3 video countdown for the week of April 25, 2019!
First up today is a band from Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee, and their name is the Sour Ops! Their bio states: "Sour Ops is a collection of some of the most talented rock ‘n’ roll musicians from Nashville and Memphis, veterans of beloved Tennessee bands like Sixty-Nine Tribe, Snakehips, Triple X, Neighborhood Texture Jam, and Tav Falco and Panther Burns, among many others. Led by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Price Harrison – a ridiculously-talented polymath who, aside from being a talented musician, is also an architect, photographer, video producer, and owner of the band’s Feralette Records label – Sour Ops also includes skilled music-makers like bassist Tony Frost, guitarist Mark Harrison (Price’s brother) and drummer George Lilly."
Next up are the Peawees from La Spezia, Italy. "The story of The Peawees begins in La Spezia, Italy, back in 1995, when three teenager join forces and release a debut album clearly based in punk rock. From that point the band has toured the USA, UK and Europe releasing records on various labels all over the world.
Active for over 20 years they have never ceased contaminating their sound through punk, rock n roll, garage rock and soul rhythm ‘n’ blues." If you are a fan of the Clash or the like, you are really going to like this!
At #1 this week are the Paris Street Rebels from the UK.! Their bio states;: "Paris Street Rebels are a Rock'n'Roll band from Ballingry, Fife, Scotland.
Our generation’s not yet fulfilled our destiny if I’m honest. We all occupy a unique and significant sliver of history that in the ages to come will surely will be seen for what it is...Revolutionary. No other generation before or since will simultaneously know the innocence and ignorance of the old 20th century and be cruelly forced to fall for the teenage dream just as the internet age rendered this outdated idea obsolete. Some will lament, imitate and outright parody these outdated models of performance and poetry....after all it seems like the only logical action when all the cool kids grew up listening to the 20th centuries greatest cultural monuments. Nina Simone. The Doors. The Beatles. Buddy Holly. Nirvana. Oasis. The Smiths. David Bowie. Bill Hicks. Muhammad Ali. We are no different." Here's their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ParisStreetRebelsUK/
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Today's Spotlight Artists are a trio and their name is the Fadeaways from Tokyo, Japan!
The Fadeaways have a really cool webpage (all in Japanese! Sorry!) describe themselves as: "Garage Punk band in Tokyo, Japan. We are inspired from 60s Garage, 70s Punk, 80s Neo Garage, and 90s Garage Punk."
You can hear the Fadeaways on my radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio).
Check out these artists and more on my FM radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio).
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‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ World Premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London, England. ‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ is a documentary about one of the last true geisha in Japan. From her wartime childhood to geisha apprenticeship to the glory days of a top geisha. This film illustrates the trials of the ultimate Japanese cultural enigma that is – The Life of a Geisha.
“Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” enjoyed its World-Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on Sept. 25, 2017, and was released by a major Japanese motion picture company and in theaters all across Japan. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! It also enjoyed its Canadian theatrical release on August 31, 2018!
Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story Here’s the movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxwJ4AfzOwM Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story DVD and Blu-Ray on sale all across Japan and available on rental everywhere in Japan! Well, that’s it for today. Have a great weekend!
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About Mike in Tokyo Rogers: Mike has been a professional music/TV/radio/anime-related program producer in Japan since the eighties. He began in the music business in 1977 as lead vocalist with the legendary Los Angeles Punk Band, “The Rotters” (Sit on My Face Stevie Nix.). As a university student, he was assistant to the legendary Rodney Bingenheimer (Rodney on the ROQ – KROQ Los Angeles from 1980 ~ 1981.) Mike was the first and only foreigner in Japanese history to become the General Manager of a major Japanese broadcasting station (TV Tokyo owned InterFM). Has produced a few smash hit programs (some real losers, too!) and several of Tokyo’s highest rated and most famous radio programs. A recent hit Internet TV program was “The TV Show” (Set Program with “Ninja Slayer”) which, between April – Oct. 2015, garnered over 10 million viewers. He is currently producing and hosting “The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio). And he is the creator and founder of the Mt. Fuji – Atami Film & VR Festival. Also his life’s dream is his just completed full-length motion picture, “Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” which enjoyed its World-Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on Sept. 25,2017, and was released by a major Japanese motion picture company and in theaters all across Japan from Sept. 2017 ~ Mar. 2018. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! His next project, “Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha” world premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in Oct. 2018. Mike is also an Official Jury member to the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London making him the first person ever to serve as a Jury Member from Japan in Raindance Film Festival history. … Oh, and he likes to write about himself in the third person! —————————–
Welcome back to the Top 3 video countdown for the week of April 18, 2019!
First up today is a band from Italy, and their name is the Peawees! The Peawees bio states: "The story of The Peawees begins in La Spezia, Italy, back in 1995, when three teenager join forces and release a debut album clearly based in punk rock. From that point the band has toured the USA, UK and Europe releasing records on various labels all over the world. During their tours, they have shared the stage with punk legends such as The Damned, The Sonics, The Dictators, Radio Birdman, The Dwarves, Bad Religion and many others." Yep! They have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thepeawees/
Next up at #2, from Australia, now in Los Angeles is Rochelle Vincente Von K. Her new video is directed by famed Hollywood director, Stephen David Brooks! All Access Music says: "Rochelle Vincente VonK is Viennese born Australian singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and chocolatier to the stars. Her globetrotting career started in Australia gracing magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and she moved onto TV and film appearances. Rochelle has collaborated with many artists, such as Ursula 1000 / Dr Luke, Alter Ego, Larry Tee / Princess Superstar, Adam Freeland, Bassnectar&Katie Melua, touring to crowds of 40 000+ people with bands such asWilson Pickett,Fatboy Slim, The Lightening Seeds & Krome Angels, as well as performances for Radio One, XFMandTate Britain."
At #1 this week is a band from Toronto and their name is Pup. Their online bio says: "We're called PUP. We're from Toronto. We play loud music. Listen and love it / hate it / whatever."
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST! Today's Spotlight Artists are the Tomboys from Kobe, Japan!
The Tomboys have a really cool webpage (all in Japanese! Sorry!) describe themselves as: "I want to stay on stage in search of something hot! And I want to go crazy forever! ! Nanija's Happy Rock and Roll Band, We Foursome is THE TOMBOYS! !"
You can hear the Tomboys on my radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio).
Check out these artists and more on my FM radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio).
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‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ World Premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London, England. ‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ is a documentary about one of the last true geisha in Japan. From her wartime childhood to geisha apprenticeship to the glory days of a top geisha. This film illustrates the trials of the ultimate Japanese cultural enigma that is – The Life of a Geisha.
“Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” enjoyed its World-Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on Sept. 25, 2017, and was released by a major Japanese motion picture company and in theaters all across Japan. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! It also enjoyed its Canadian theatrical release on August 31, 2018!
Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story Here’s the movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxwJ4AfzOwM Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story DVD and Blu-Ray on sale all across Japan and available on rental everywhere in Japan! Well, that’s it for today. Have a great weekend!
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About Mike in Tokyo Rogers: Mike has been a professional music/TV/radio/anime-related program producer in Japan since the eighties. He began in the music business in 1977 as lead vocalist with the legendary Los Angeles Punk Band, “The Rotters” (Sit on My Face Stevie Nix.). As a university student, he was assistant to the legendary Rodney Bingenheimer (Rodney on the ROQ – KROQ Los Angeles from 1980 ~ 1981.) Mike was the first and only foreigner in Japanese history to become the General Manager of a major Japanese broadcasting station (TV Tokyo owned InterFM). Has produced a few smash hit programs (some real losers, too!) and several of Tokyo’s highest rated and most famous radio programs. A recent hit Internet TV program was “The TV Show” (Set Program with “Ninja Slayer”) which, between April – Oct. 2015, garnered over 10 million viewers. He is currently producing and hosting “The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio). And he is the creator and founder of the Mt. Fuji – Atami Film & VR Festival. Also his life’s dream is his just completed full-length motion picture, “Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” which enjoyed its World-Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on Sept. 25,2017, and was released by a major Japanese motion picture company and in theaters all across Japan from Sept. 2017 ~ Mar. 2018. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! His next project, “Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha” world premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in Oct. 2018. Mike is also an Official Jury member to the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London making him the first person ever to serve as a Jury Member from Japan in Raindance Film Festival history. … Oh, and he likes to write about himself in the third person! —————————–
Welcome back to the Top 3 video countdown for the week of April 12, 2019!
First up today is a legendary band from down under, and their name is Moler! Moler made a name for themselves bback in the nineties and they are back with a vengence. Their bio states: "If ya didn't see Moler in da 90's then where the bloody hell woz ya. Moler. Commin back to a pub near you soon." Here's their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MolerOfficialPage/
At #2 this week is a band from Durham in the UK. DIY magazines says: "Whether trying to find solace in community while battling your deepest demons, or after an uninhibited jig to some of the catchiest indie-pop around, Martha still have your back." Here's their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/marthadiy/
At this week's #1 are the Towers of London... From, er, London!!! Their bio states: "Towers of London are a band that wear their influences on their hearts. 2017 sees them blending rock, alternative, indie and rap into a melting pot, emerging with a brand new sound that defines them as a band that are inclusive to all kinds of music and exclusive of none. Their hedonistic reputation precedes them but they've grown into something more. The bands new dawn sees them here seeking to make a difference with the music they make. Rock and Roll, Spirit and Soul." Yep. They have a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/towersoflondonband/
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST!Today's Spotlight Artists are the Fadeaways from Tokyo, Japan! Rumor has it a new Fadeaways video will be released soon! In the meantime, here's one from Pressure Drop TV! The Fadeaways describe themselves and their music as: "Garage Punk band in Tokyo, Japan. we inspired from 60s Garage, 70s Punk, 80s Neo garage, and 90s Garage Punk." You can hear the Fadeaways on my radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio).
Check out these artists and more on my FM radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio).
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‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ World Premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London, England. ‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ is a documentary about one of the last true geisha in Japan. From her wartime childhood to geisha apprenticeship to the glory days of a top geisha. This film illustrates the trials of the ultimate Japanese cultural enigma that is – The Life of a Geisha.
“Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” enjoyed its World-Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on Sept. 25, 2017, and was released by a major Japanese motion picture company and in theaters all across Japan. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! It also enjoyed its Canadian theatrical release on August 31, 2018!
Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story Here’s the movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxwJ4AfzOwM Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story DVD and Blu-Ray on sale all across Japan and available on rental everywhere in Japan! Well, that’s it for today. Have a great weekend!
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About Mike in Tokyo Rogers: Mike has been a professional music/TV/radio/anime-related program producer in Japan since the eighties. He began in the music business in 1977 as lead vocalist with the legendary Los Angeles Punk Band, “The Rotters” (Sit on My Face Stevie Nix.). As a university student, he was assistant to the legendary Rodney Bingenheimer (Rodney on the ROQ – KROQ Los Angeles from 1980 ~ 1981.) Mike was the first and only foreigner in Japanese history to become the General Manager of a major Japanese broadcasting station (TV Tokyo owned InterFM). Has produced a few smash hit programs (some real losers, too!) and several of Tokyo’s highest rated and most famous radio programs. A recent hit Internet TV program was “The TV Show” (Set Program with “Ninja Slayer”) which, between April – Oct. 2015, garnered over 10 million viewers. He is currently producing and hosting “The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio). And he is the creator and founder of the Mt. Fuji – Atami Film & VR Festival. Also his life’s dream is his just completed full-length motion picture, “Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” which enjoyed its World-Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on Sept. 25,2017, and was released by a major Japanese motion picture company and in theaters all across Japan from Sept. 2017 ~ Mar. 2018. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! His next project, “Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha” world premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in Oct. 2018. Mike is also an Official Jury member to the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London making him the first person ever to serve as a Jury Member from Japan in Raindance Film Festival history. … Oh, and he likes to write about himself in the third person! —————————–
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The Top 3 Video Countdown for April 5, 2019! Martha, Qwam, Guitar Wolf (Jpn), Justine & the Unclean! https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2019/04/the-top-3-video-countdown-for-april-5.html Top 3 Indies Videos 03/28/19! Desensitized, Beck Black, Carissa Johnson & the Cure-Alls, The Let's Go's (Jpn!)https://modernmarketingjapan.blogspot.com/2019/03/top-3-indies-videos-032819-desentisized.html
We're back once again to the Top 3 video countdown for April 5, 2019!
First up today is Indie Punk heroes, Martha. Vulture Punk writes: "Indie punk Martha ended last year with the double announcement that they had signed to Big Scary Monsters and the release of a new single Heart Is Healing. Today, the band have followed that up with a new track, details of their third full-length album and dates for a UK and EU tour."
Next up is a band who debuts on the countdown this week. Their name is Qwam and they are from Brooklyn in New York. They bill themselves as a "Punk Power Pop" outfit and they are "Aggressively Joyous!" Go check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/QWAMband/
SPOTLIGHT ARTIST!Today's Spotlight Artist is a band from Tokyo called, Guitar Wolf! Yes! THAT Guitar Wolf! They will be guests on my radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio). These guy's are hilariously LOUD!
Guitar Wolf are "Japanese Greatest "JET" ROCK'n'Roll Band!"
Check out these artists and more on my FM radio show this Sunday! Check it out! The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio).
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‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ World Premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London, England. ‘Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha‘ is a documentary about one of the last true geisha in Japan. From her wartime childhood to geisha apprenticeship to the glory days of a top geisha. This film illustrates the trials of the ultimate Japanese cultural enigma that is – The Life of a Geisha.
“Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” enjoyed its World-Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on Sept. 25, 2017, and was released by a major Japanese motion picture company and in theaters all across Japan. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! It also enjoyed its Canadian theatrical release on August 31, 2018!
Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story Here’s the movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxwJ4AfzOwM Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story DVD and Blu-Ray on sale all across Japan and available on rental everywhere in Japan! Well, that’s it for today. Have a great weekend!
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About Mike in Tokyo Rogers: Mike has been a professional music/TV/radio/anime-related program producer in Japan since the eighties. He began in the music business in 1977 as lead vocalist with the legendary Los Angeles Punk Band, “The Rotters” (Sit on My Face Stevie Nix.). As a university student, he was assistant to the legendary Rodney Bingenheimer (Rodney on the ROQ – KROQ Los Angeles from 1980 ~ 1981.) Mike was the first and only foreigner in Japanese history to become the General Manager of a major Japanese broadcasting station (TV Tokyo owned InterFM). Has produced a few smash hit programs (some real losers, too!) and several of Tokyo’s highest rated and most famous radio programs. A recent hit Internet TV program was “The TV Show” (Set Program with “Ninja Slayer”) which, between April – Oct. 2015, garnered over 10 million viewers. He is currently producing and hosting “The Mike Rogers Show” every Sunday live on InterFM 89.7 in Tokyo and Radio Neo in Nagoya 79.5 and nationally broadcast on Radiko.jp (Internet radio). And he is the creator and founder of the Mt. Fuji – Atami Film & VR Festival. Also his life’s dream is his just completed full-length motion picture, “Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” which enjoyed its World-Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on Sept. 25,2017, and was released by a major Japanese motion picture company and in theaters all across Japan from Sept. 2017 ~ Mar. 2018. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! His next project, “Matsuchiyo – Life of a Geisha” world premiered at the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in Oct. 2018. Mike is also an Official Jury member to the 2018 Raindance Film Festival in London making him the first person ever to serve as a Jury Member from Japan in Raindance Film Festival history. … Oh, and he likes to write about himself in the third person! —————————–
“Ghostroads – A Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story,” enjoyed its World-Premiere at the Raindance Film Festival in London on Sept. 25, 2017, and was released by a major Japanese motion picture company and in theaters all across Japan. The DVD and Blu-Ray went on sale all across Japan on June 13, 2018! It also enjoyed its Canadian theatrical release on August 31, 2018! 
